Affordable Care Act is unaffordable

Recently, I came across an ad informing me that I could lease a new Maserati for just $1,300 a month. Since I currently drive a 1999 Mercury Sable, I thought that would be a nice upgrade, but quickly decided it would be an unwise choice for me. At the same time, I thought it was ironic because $1,300 happens to be the same amount I am currently paying monthly for my health insurance, which turns out to be quite a bargain. You see, I was finally able to get on the Affordable Care website, only to find out that the rates for an Obamacare policy, with substantially higher deductibles and co-pays, will be close to $1,600 a month.

Now, while writing this letter, I saw on the news where the latest poll showed 57 percent of those polled were against the ACA, and President Obama's approval rating was down to 37 percent. What I'd like to know is, how in the world is it that high? I asked myself, are these people that uninformed? Then I thought back to last November, and I had my answer.

Stephen de Kater

Indianapolis

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Affordable Care Act is unaffordable

Recently, I came across an ad informing me that I could lease a new Maserati for just $1,300 a month.